Transfers are this week. I'm staying, but my wonderful companion Sis. Brand is leaving. I'm sad that she will be transfered. In the coming weeks she would have witnessed the fruits of long labors, but deep down I feel it is the Lord's will. I know she will continue to serve well in her new area. There are many others who need her.
We have seen soooooooo many blessings this week and I can't wait to share them!
Two of our investigators are solid for baptism! Kayla is living the word of wisdom, has been taught everything and will be baptized this Saturday! Her testimony is so strong, and not because of us. Over the past couple of weeks she has become truly converted through the spirit. We had a meal with her and a member family this past Tuesday. The fellowship she enjoyed there and the things the members taught her gave her an extra boost that she needed. They were baptized when they were about her age and testified of the peace and the many blessings that came from the gospel and being a part of Christ's church. They testified that the biggest blessing was peace that came from knowing they were sealed together and that no matter what happened, their family would be all right. It was during that lesson that the spirit directed us to commit Kayla to be baptized on the 9th...and through happy tears she said yes. She is so ready to live the gospel for the rest of her life, to be an example for her three young children. She has a fire now that she did not have before. I can see the change. It came slowly as she took small steps to read and pray and come to church and has just snowballed. She has no desire to be a part of her past life and even now as she has to deal with so many struggles at home, so many bad situations, she is a rock because she loves the Lord. Her greatest desire now is to help her family also find God. She is so amazing, she even bore her testimony in fast and testimony meeting yesterday! We love her so much! She is so ready and will be a great warrior in the Lord's kingdom!
Chelsea is going strong as well. We taught her everything and now she just needs her interview. She has a goal to read the Book of Mormon before her baptism...she still has a lot to read, but I know either way, she will be ready. She is excited to make this step.
Now we get to do some awesome finding this week as we continue to prepare these two precious daughters to step into the waters of baptism.
I was studying Moroni 7 today about faith, hope, and charity. These mean nothing unless we are meek and lowly in heart (i.e. willing to submit to the Father's will). As we pray for charity, as we cleave to faith, as we are willing to submit to the will of the Lord, anything is possible, and he will use us a worthy tools in His hands, not by our own strength or desires, but by His.
I know this is the Lord's work. It is so much bigger than even I can comprehend. Miracles still happen today when we endure, when we have the faith. I wouldn't take back any of the struggles we've had over the last several months. I wouldn't take back any of our experiences. And my heart is full of gratitude for the things I have witnessed, for the things that I get to be a part of. I know I have no claim to any credit. It was the Lord, in His infinite mercy and love for me and for His children here in South Carolina.
Have an amazing week all y'all!
Love,
Sister Cottam
P.S. I'm training :)
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